Are you unemployed? Are you thinking of starting your own business? This may be time to pursue their dreams and use their talents to start a business. But not enough to have a good idea. In their hands will have the responsibility to develop projects, organize your time, meet and handle all the details involved.
Split from the start with a good base for your business, and evaluate yourself to determine if you have the qualities of an entrepreneur.
Successful entrepreneurs:
* They are visionaries.
* They have initiative.
* They are organized.
* They are sociable.
* Take risks.
Entrepreneurship is beyond the competence and the risks involved in starting a business. It’s a risky spirit, which requires self-confidence and autonomy.
Start with the following questions to assess their strengths and weaknesses in assuming the role of owner and manager of a small business level, with a score of 1 (lowest) to 5 (the highest) in each question.
Do I have a clear and enthusiastic about my company?
* The entrepreneur has a vision of enthusiasm, which is supported by concrete ideas that are unique (not available in the market).
How good am I at making decisions?
* Employers are always forced to make decisions, often instant, unable to consult anyone.
* Employers do not just take the initiative, they can also persuade others to join and help with their vision, to build a pool.
How well do I plan and organize?
* Lack of planning is the main cause of the failure of most companies. Be very organized, especially with financial planning, inventory and production schedules.
* The employer is very strategic, and develops a plan with goals and a specific methodology.
How well I get along with others?
* The employer must relate to a variety of people and establish mutually beneficial relations, particularly with suppliers and customers while negotiating terms and contracts.
* Communicates well and is outgoing.
* Has the ability to manage people within a company.
How am ready to take risks?
* You have to assess costs, market and customer needs, and taking action.
* The employer is not afraid to make mistakes, and try to learn from mistakes to develop new knowledge.
If you have a mark between:
* 21-25: It’s time to start! Find out about resources available in your area.
* 16-20: You may have the profile of the employer, but would be a good idea to talk with development centers and SCORE small businesses in your area to investigate a little more about how to start their own business.
* 11-15: Think and reflect on their capacity to start your own business. Check with small business professionals, but also with family and friends.
* 5-10: You may not have the ability to start their own business. At least, may not have the main characteristics of the entrepreneur.
* 0-4: Starting your own business is probably not the best way to use their skills / talents.
Not only is it important to carefully consider their personal characteristics, but the impact it will have on business in his personal life. You must ask yourself if you have the physical and emotional energy needed to manage their own business, perhaps working 12 hours or more a day, seven days a week. You should also think about the effect it will have this activity in your family, since it will need support in this project. Sure, starting a business requires lots of energy and commitment, but it is possible. First of all, start with the right foot – do you have what it takes?
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